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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,244.28 and 718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,244.28 and 718.86 is: 1,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,244.28 = 718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,244.28 = 718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,244.28 × 718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 894,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,463.12/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.96

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